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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Squalane
Emollient
Trehalose
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialOctyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientAcrylamide/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientBetaine
Humectant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningAzelaic Acid 10%
Buffering
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventTranexamic Acid 3%
Astringent
Betaine
Humectant
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
4-Butylresorcinol
Antioxidant
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Water, Azelaic Acid 10%, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Tranexamic Acid 3%, Betaine, Alpha-Arbutin, Panthenol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium PCA, 4-Butylresorcinol, Ferulic Acid, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Betaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetainePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about Propanediol
